Alex Wheatle MBE has sadly passed from prostate cancer
March 28, 2025
Former staff member and author Alex Wheatle MBE has sadly passed from prostate cancer.
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Former staff member and author Alex Wheatle MBE has sadly passed from prostate cancer.
Here is a look back at our wonderful Summer project here at the Streatham Youth and Community Trust. A massive thank you to everyone who attended.
Streatham Youth and Community Trust has appointed an Interim CEO to guide the charity through the coming months and offer leadership as it faces some difficult times.
SYCT held a very successful community engagement event at Streatham Vale Park on 27 April 2024. A total of 74 individuals provided feedback on the future services they
SYCT was invited by Lambeth to run the Adventure Playground (APG) over 10 years ago following major incidents of antisocial behaviour. Thanks to the skills
The team at SYCT is inviting everyone who lives and goes to school in Streatham to join us at our open house on Saturday 27th
After an extremely challenging few weeks for SYCT, the trustees have an important update to share today regarding our CEO, Sylvia Tijmstra. Sylvia joined SYCT
Update – Closure of Sprig Ludens Outdoor Nursery and future plans for Streatham Vale ParkWith regret we have had to announce the permanent closure of
Streatham Youth and Community Trust (SYCT) regrets to announce the closure of Sprig Ludens outdoor nursery. The difficult decision to close the nursery was made
We took 10 young people on a weekend residential at London Youths outdoor activity centre, Hindleap Warren. We had a fantastic time with all young
Larkhall Park Stay and Play came together to celebrate, promote, and understand one another’s way of life. We explored this through speaking about traditions, listening
December 2023SYCT acknowledges and supports world AIDS day, International day for the abolition of slavery and International day of persons with disabilities.
Join us at Streatham Vale Park four our tennis court launch day om Saturday 30th September 2023 from 10am to 12pm! We can’t wait to
We had a great young leaders and inters residential at Hindleap Warren activity centre thanks to the funding from the Jack Petchy Foundation. Well done
Streatham Youth and Community Trust are bidding for a cash boost from the Tesco Community Grants initiative. Tesco works with community charity Groundwork to run
Join us at the HUT SUMMER CAMP for a variety of fun and creative outdoor activities, from the 31st of July until the 25th of
May half term saw us take our juniors and inters on a residential to Haven, Great Yarmouth. We had a fantastic five days away and
In celebration of King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s upcoming coronation, SYCT will be organising events and displays within our respective services. Our charity shop
Larkhall Stay & Play are bringing the community together to enjoy a summer Community Fun Day for everyone. This will be a charity fundraiser please
Our 14’s winners of the London Youth and Jack Petchy Football Tournament at Coram Fields. They went unbeaten throughout the whole tournament conceding only one
We are inviting young people who are LGBTQ+ to a Comic workshop with Fredde Lanka. Take a moment to have a look at some of his
Angie Coton has been the charity CEO for almost 10 years. In that time she has more than doubled the size of the charity and
Our members have put together some highlights of 2022! Check out the video below to learn more and do not hesitate to contact us if
SYCT’s Annual General Meeting convened on Monday, September 12th, at 6:30 PM, marking a pivotal moment for our organization. Members gathered to reflect on the
We are delighted to announce a one-time matching scheme for new donors. Four Acre Trust are offering a pound for pound matching scheme for single donations
On Monday 20th June 2022, Streatham Youth and Community Trust was selected as a showcase of good practice in our employment support services to
While most of London enjoyed the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, SYCT were having fun by the seaside. Yes, our annual residential trips are back and we
We are pleased to announce, we are now hiring for an Apprentice Early Year Practitioner, at Streatham Youth and Community centre. WE ARE SEEKING AN
Thanks to funding from Lambeth Council and DWP, SYCT now has a full time Employability Coach to help young adults fund work or consider other
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: YOUTH HUB MANAGER – 12month fixed term contract with potential for extension Location: STREATHAM, LONDON, SW16
Approximately 300 of our members are experiencing mental and physical health stress during the COVID-19 lock down. This appeal will enable us to provide online
We are delighted to announce that local business man, Tod Harrison, has chosen to support SYCT by agreeing to become Patron, alongside existing Patron and
Monday 17th February we are holding a bag promotion at our charity shop, 102 Bedford Hill, SW12 9HR.We open at 10 AM and the event will
Thanks to the generosity of the Streatham community, SYCT has been able to distribute 200 Christmas presents via five Streatham-based charities or organisations. 50 gifts went
SYCT held its Annual General Meeting on Monday 11th November 6.30pm – 8.30pm at Streatham Youth and Community Trust, John Corfield Centre, Conyers Road,
The Rotary Club of Streatham is holding a Christmas Fundraiser on Saturday, 7 December 2019 In aid ofStreatham Youth and Community Trust. It will take place at
Young people enjoyed sports, art, and outings as part of Streatham Youth and Community Trust’s Half Term activities. Half Term Activities ran 21-25 October 2019
Streatham Youth and Community Trust ran Summer Holiday activities at our three sites from end July through to the beginning of September. Children and young
We are holding our Annual General Meeting soon and would really like you to come along to support us.It will be held on Monday 11th
CALL FOR STREATHAM TO PULL TOGETHER THIS CHRISTMAS. SYCT is collecting gifts for local elderly residents and families facing crisis or loneliness this Christmas. If
Help support our work in #Streatham & #Balham with child designed #Christmas cards – 10 cards for £2 – available at our Shop (102 Bedford Hill SW12 9HR), Office (16 Wellfield
Streatham Youth and Community Trust is seeking a ROOM LEADER for our Forest School Nursery to start 1 August 2019 £25,300 pa pro rata Streatham
Prince Harry met volunteers and young leaders from Streatham Youth and Community Trust who were running trampolining and Jiu-jitsu sessions for children
Former member Michael White sat down with us for a more in-depth interview and related his memories and his life history. Please click on the
SYCT #Streatham#Youth Designed Cards10 Charity cards to send your wishesFeatures:-10 cards with white envelopes-Message inside
SYCT Past & Present is a short film made as part of an intergenerational project by SYCT Young Leaders. Take a look at our video here.
Streatham Youth and Community Trust Notification of our Annual General Meeting Residents and friends of Streatham are invited to the annual general meeting
Calling all former members, volunteers and workers from 1961!. Join the event – Thurs, 10 May 7-9 PM @ John Corfield Centre, Conyers Rd SW16
Looking to improve your child’s literacy? There are places available at The Literacy Lab. Free 1-2-1 literacy tutoring for 5-11 yr olds at The Hut,
Here is an archive of every post from 1st August 2008. to access these files, please follow these instructions: Click on this link to go
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